Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Signed
(Executive)
-
May 26, 2011

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(19-19) -
May 12, 2011(Key vote)

Title: Public School Employees' Pension and Tax Exemption

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires public school employee retirement allowances and benefits to be subject to state taxes upon distribution to beneficiaries, beginning January 1, 2012, whereas under existing law these benefits are exempt from state taxes.

Note:

NOTE: THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CAST A TIE-BREAKING VOTE ON THIS LEGISLATION.

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(56-50) -
April 28, 2011(Key vote)

Title: Public School Employees' Pension and Tax Exemption

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires public school employee retirement allowances and benefits to be subject to state taxes upon distribution to beneficiaries, beginning January 1, 2012, whereas under existing law these benefits are exempt from state taxes.